The CAS-ANSO Scholarship supports students to pursue postgraduate education at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), or CAS institutes around China.
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USTC
The first university established by CAS in 1958;
One of the most important innovation centers in China;
Ranked among the best universities in China (from 5th to 3rd), around 100th in the world by many world acclaimed university rankings, such as QS, THE, US News, and ARWU.
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UCAS
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COVERAGE
#01 Tuition waiver
#02 Monthly stipend:
#03 Health insurance
#04 Application fee waiver
#05 International travel allowance from awardee’s home country to China (one trip per awarded candidate)
#06 First-time visa/residence permit allowance
For ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship awardees, the above item 1 to item 4 will be covered by CAS; item 5 and item 6, if eligible, will be sponsored by TWAS/UNESCO based on its financial arrangement.
For other CAS-ANSO Scholarship awardees, all the items above will be covered by CAS.
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WHO CAN APPLY
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HOW TO APPLY
Full version of 2026 Call for applications:
http://www.anso.org.cn/programmes/talent/scholarship/
or click Read More on the left bottom of this page to browse the full version.
1. Read the 2026 Call Carefully
Check detailed information and requirement. Pay special attention to eligibility and application procedures.
2. Prepare materials and submit the application
Find the application portals to USTC and UCAS on the above mentioned page. Finish application procedure as guided.
3. Choose CAS-ANSO Scholarship in your application and choose if you want to be considered a potential candidate for the ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship.
DEADLINE
31st January 2026
(Beijing Time, GMT+8)
— INFO OF THE PARTIES —
ANSO: A non-profit, non-governmental international organization founded in 2018, aiming to improve regional and global capacity in science and technology, human livelihoods and wellbeing, and to promote broader S&T cooperation and communication.
CAS: Chinese Academy of Sciences, is the linchpin of China's drive to explore and harness high technology and the natural sciences for the benefit of China and the world. Comprising a comprehensive research and development network, a merit-based academic society and a system of higher education, CAS brings together scientists and engineers from China and around the world to address both theoretical and applied problems using world-class scientific and management approaches. CAS is the leading founding member of ANSO, and a major sponsor of CAS-ANSO Scholarship.
UNESCO-TWAS: The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS) works to advance sustainable prosperity in the global South by supporting and promoting scientific excellence in various fashions. UNESCO administers TWAS funds and personnel. Both TWAS and UNESCO are founding members of ANSO.
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